programming

noun pro·gram·ming \ -miŋ \

variants: or less commonly programing

Definition of programming

1 :the planning, scheduling, or performing of a program

2 a :the process of instructing or learning by means of an instructional program

b :the process of preparing an instructional program

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Examples of programming in a Sentence

The news conference interrupted regular television programming.

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And while these people aren’t your father or your brother, your earlier programming kicks in, and your brain goes on alert.

— lori gottlieb, The Cut, "‘How Can I Be Nicer?’," 25 Aug. 2017
Its programming is available now in 180 countries and in 650 million homes, according to a spokesman.

— sopan deb, New York Times, "How Jinder Mahal, an Indian WWE Star, Is Turning Up the Heat," 18 Aug. 2017
The library offers a variety of programming almost every day and more information can be found online at olpl.org.

— frank vaisvilas, Daily Southtown, "Oak Lawn library patrons check out fishing," 18 Aug. 2017
The app has signed deals with major networks (like NBCUniversal, A+E Networks, and BBC) to host original programming on its Discover page.

— erica gonzales, Harper's BAZAAR, "Kylie Jenner Is Getting an Original Show on Snapchat," 3 Aug. 2017
Hulu will own a library featuring 800 episodes T.G.I.F. programming, including the adventures of the Tanners, Steve Urkel, Balki Bartokomous, the Foster-Lamberts, and the coolest gym teacher in Oakland, California.

— joanna robinson, HWD, "Hulu Grabs 90s Nostalgia Crown with TGIF Streaming Rights," 27 July 2017
Subscribe to Deal of the Week on Apple Podcasts Subscribe to Deal of the Week on Pocketcast Scripps Networks's HGTV has become a household name (pun intended) through its popular reality programming, including Property Brothers and House Hunters.

— alex sherman, Bloomberg.com, "Deal of the Week: Love It or List It?," 26 July 2017
In the meantime, there will be no programming at the Southeast Branch, and the meeting rooms will not be available.

— matt campbell, kansascity, "Southeast Branch of Kansas City Public Library closing for improvements," 25 July 2017
For years now, Morning Joe, which airs weekdays on MSNBC from 6 to 9 a.m. and in September will celebrate its tenth anniversary, has been the preferred programming of the political elite.

— olivia nuzzi, Daily Intelligencer, "Donald Trump Is Not Invited to the Wedding," 23 July 2017

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First Known Use of programming

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Definition of programming for English Language Learners

: the act or job of creating computer programs
: a schedule of television or radio broadcasts

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